Analysis
UK exits set to drag in Q3
Early figures from the third quarter suggest that very few GPs will be in sell mode for the rest of the year
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Allocate 2020 special
The Pod discusses our upcoming LP/GP conference, Allocate, touching on illiquidity solutions, secondaries, and ESG
VC Profile: VNV Global
Managing director Per Brilioth discusses portfolio company Voi, seeking network effects and investing in companies at the idea stage
PE players await DACH carve-outs uptick
With corporates under pressure due to the coronavirus pandemic, opportunities are likely to open up for sponsors interested in carve-outs
GP Profile: Sherpa Capital
Spanish GP Sherpa Capital has recently held a final close on €120m for its new fund Sherpa Special Situations III
Secondary market update: coming out of hibernation
After a pause in activity, the market is gearing up for a busy final quarter, says Rede Partners' Adam Turtle
DACH lender sentiment continues to improve – survey
Leverage has not changed significantly for resilient assets, which are still prioritised
GP Profile: ArchiMed
Following the close of its new €1bn fund, ArchiMed's Denis Ribon discusses the firm's fundraising experience and investment pipeline
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: H2 Preview
The Unquote Podcast gathers the whole team this week to go over H1 statistics, look at early recovery signs and share insights from across Europe
GP Profile: Egeria
Hannes Rumer, a partner in Egeria's new Munich office, discusses the GP’s strategy and deal pipeline for the DACH region
DACH holds up under pandemic pressure, but recovery doubts remain
Market players suggest it is unlikely that H1 figures reflect the extent of the damage done to portfolios and M&A
Southern Europe bounces back amid pandemic uncertainty
Southern European market has regained vigour and confidence in July following a catastrophic H1
EQ Asset Management eager to deploy following double fund close
EQ says it has completed five acquisitions through its secondaries fund since the outbreak of Covid-19
DACH venture and growth deals reach volume high in H1 2020
Growth and VC deal volume exceeded that of all previous half-yearly figures, although average deal size and fundraising activity declined
GP Profile: FPE Capital
FPE Capital is now gearing up to begin making investments again in the technology sector, says managing partner David Barbour
Debt funds making inroads in DACH amid Covid-19, says GCA
GCA's Mid Cap Monitor shows that debt funds financed 71% of German LBOs in H1 2020, with the firm expecting an activity uptick in Q4
Venture, tech keep UK market afloat in H1
Buyout and exit volume dropped dramatically in the first half of 2020, while GPs are doubling down on technology-driven strategies
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Made in Germany
This week, the Unquote Podcast focuses on Germany, where private equity activity has remained resilient despite Covid-19
France, southern Europe drive dealflow uptick in July
Buyout market is picking up again following one of the worst slumps on record, with some of the regions originally hardest hit becoming busier
How the crisis could affect fund T&Cs
In a tough funrdriasing and deal market, GPs will be looking for all the incentives they can possibly provide
Finland’s VC industry remains buoyant despite pandemic
Dealflow in the Finnish VC market remained strong in the peak months of the coronavirus outbreak, with local players cautiously optimistic
GP Profile: Tenzing Private Equity
Following a busy start to 2020, topped by its £400m fundraise, Tenzing is setting its sights on making further investments later this year
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Calling tech support
This week, the Unquote Podcast talks all things technology with Intuitus chief commercial officer Adrian Astley Jones
Fashion victims: GPs face a tough year in the clothing & accessories sector
Unquote explores dealflow expectations and potential silver linings for the segment, which has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic
